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June book sale

WINDSOR LOCKS - Windsor Locks Public Library is having a book sale. Stop in and shop for hardcover fiction and nonfiction, paperbacks, music CDs, DVDs, videos, and more. Items on sale are donated or have are no longer needed in the library's collection. June is a great time to stock up on beach reads, cookbooks, biographies, and all sorts of great reading for the summer months. The sale will continue while supplies last. All proceeds benefit the library. Funds raised will be used to purchase print and electronic materials for the library's collection, databases, and programming of interest to the community. Call the library at 860-627-1495 for more information. Windsor Locks Library is located at 28 Main St. and is open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m - 8:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Windsor Locks Senior Center survey and raffle

WINDSOR LOCKS - The Windsor Locks Senior Center, 41 Oak St., is holding a survey and raffle. All residents 55 and older are asked to stop in and fill out a survey and be entered to wind a 40-inch flat screen television.

The survey is also available for downloading at: http://www.windsorlocksct.org/site/senior_center_survery_2015.pdf

American Legion's Boys State

WINDSOR LOCKS - Six local young men have been chosen to attend the American Legion's Boys State program at Eastern Connecticut State University.

WINDSOR LOCKS - Guided tours of Memorial Hall will be available June 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. It will be the last tour date available for the summer.

The three-story granite building – dedicated in 1891, is a monument to those from Windsor Locks who lost their lives in the Civil War and honors all veterans.

For information, call Edward Sabotka at 860-623-5704.

Youth law enforcement symposium

WINDSOR LOCKS - American Legion Post 36 has chosen Dakota Berube to participate in a one week youth law enforcement symposium July 5 to 11 at the Connecticut State Police Training Academy in Meriden.

The program is patterned after actual state police training programs and is designed to give participants insight into police training and practices, including the use of radar, motor vehicle laws, criminal and accident investigation, firearm safety and other skills.

Historic WWII Aircraft to visit New England Air Museum

WINDSOR LOCKS - Three historic WWII aircraft will be on display nearby the New England Air Museum through Sunday, June 28. The aircraft includes the B-29 "Fifi" the last fully operational Boeing B-29 Superfortress; Curtiss SB2C Helldiver, and a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor "Bucket of Bolts."

Tickets for this event must be purchased at the Air Museum. Ticket prices are $20 for adults and seniors, and $15 for children ages 4-11 (under 3 are free). The charge for museum members is $7 for the shuttle fee and ramp access. The cost includes admission to the museum, shuttle bus transportation to the aircraft display and ramp access. Visitors will not be allowed to enter the aircraft display area without a museum ticket. The museum will open at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday to Friday and at 8:30 a.m. on the weekend. The last tickets will be sold each day at 3:30 p.m.

This event is being run in conjunction with the Commemorative Air Force which is flying the aircraft into Bradley International Airport. Aircraft tours will be available for public viewing beginning at 10 a.m. on Wednesday through Friday and at noon on the weekend. "Fifi" will fly at 9 and 10:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday only.

Call 432-413-4100 for ticketing information for flights on the aircraft offered through the Commemorative Air Force. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Commemorative Air Force and the New England Air Museum. For more information call 860-623-3305 or visit http://www.neam.org.

Book Discussion Groups at East Granby Public Library

EAST GRANBY – The East Granby Public Library offers the following book discussion groups. The library supplies the and coffee. Drop-ins always welcome. The morning group meets 2nd Monday of month at 10 a.m. The evening group meets 3rd Wednesday of month at 7 p.m. Large print/CD/EBook available on request.

EAST GRANBY - Kyle Bowers of East Granby was named to the SUNY Oneonta Dean's List for the spring 2015 semester. To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more.

Hofstra Dean's List

EAST GRANBY - Jared Lowenstein of East Granby was named to the spring 2015 Dean's List at Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY. Students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 during the semester to make the Dean's List.

Movies at Kent Memorial Library

SUFFIELD - Kent Memorial Library, in its temporary home at 61 Ffyler Place, is showing the following movies in May and June. For more information or to register, call 860-668-3896.

Thursday, June 25 at 2 p.m. Chappie, a police droid, is stolen and reprogrammed and becomes the first robot to have emotions in this sci-fi action adventure. (120 minutes; Rated R)

Friday, June 26 at 2 p.m. and June 30 at 2 p.m. Based on the true story of a cross country high school team from McFarland, California, USA, and their coach, Jim White (Kevin Costner). When Jim White is hired he helps them become championship contenders. (129 minutes; Rated PG)

Suffield Parks & Recreation Summer bus trip

SUFFIELD - Boston - Enjoy a day of leisure in Bean Town on Saturday, July 11. Take a Duck Tour, visit the Science or Children's Museum, walk the Freedom Trail, or shop and eat your way through Faneuil Marketplace. The bus will leave Suffield Middle School parking lot, at 8 a.m. and leaves Boston at 5 p.m. Cost is $39.

Pre-registration is required for all bus trips. Visit SuffieldRec.com. and register online.

Suffield Emergency Aid Association Camp Subsidies

SUFFIELD - The Emergency Aid Association has limited funds available to subsidize participation for eligible Suffield children and youth attending Suffield Park & Rec. and other camp programs. For more information, call the EAA at 860-668-1986.

Summer Reading for Teens & Kids

SUFFIELD - Superheroes is the theme this summer's reading program at Kent Memorial Library. Both the kids' (Every Hero Has a Story) and the teen's programs (Unmask) last six weeks. The kids' program is intended for age 3 to grade 4. Each week that you read, hand in a list of your books and get a prize. Sign-up for the summer reading program in currently being accepted. The books you read this summer can be counted for both the library as well as the Spaulding & McAlister summer reading programs.

Grades 5-12, each week that you read, fill out a free raffle ticket about what you're reading. You'll get a prize when you hand in your raffle ticket – and then on the Friday of each week, we will pick winners.

Summer reading programs are limited to Suffield residents and Suffield students. For more details about prizes and programs, contact the library at 860-668-3896, or check the library website at http://www.suffield-library.org.

Salvation Army Camp Opportunities

SUFFIELD - Summer camp registration has begun for the Salvation Army Camp CONNRI in Ashford. The camp is open to children age 7-15 and for persons over age 50. The youth overnight camp is only $35 for four nights. Call the EAA for specific dates at 860-668-1986.

Morning Munchkins summer camp

SUFFIELD - The Suffield Parks and Recreation Department is hosting two Morning Munchkins summer camp sessions for youngsters ages three to entering second grade.

In Sea adventures – July 6 to July 17, campers will learn about the ocean through interactive crafts and games. The finale will feature a day fille with water relays and games. Deadline for registration is July 1.

In Disney Magic - July 20 to July 31- campers will make crafts of their favorite Disney characters and play games designed to unlock their hidden magical powers. The finale will feature a variety show to showcase the camper's talents. Deadline for registration is July 15.

The camp, which runs from 9:15 a.m. to noon at Spaulding School, is open to residents and non-residents.

For information and registration call 860-668-3862 or visit http://www.suffieldrec.com.